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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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The Hertz Corporation is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its fleet in the US. Hertz will begin renting eight CNG Honda Civics and two CNG GMC Yukons at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City early next month. Oklahoma City is serving as a pilot program for Hertz’s CNG airport rentals program. —Mark P.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

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The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including the latest on the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

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The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the US market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. The GMC-brand vehicles include Sierra, Yukon and Savana vans. Icom’s EPA certifications now cover approximately three million vehicles, primarily Ford and GM fleet vehicles. liter engines.

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Winnipeg Opens B10 Station for Municipal Fleet; Part of WinSmart Program

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Winnipeg, Canada has opened a new fueling station that will supply the municipal fleet with B10 biodiesel. The others are the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton; Greater Vancouver; Halifax; Quebec City; Montreal and Gatineau, Quebec; Whitehorse, Yukon; and the Region of Waterloo, Ontario. million in federal funding.

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks for each fleet were upgraded to run on either natural gas or gasoline using the new DuraDrive DI natural gas system, supplied by Utah-based AGA Systems. liter direct injection engines, which are used in the Chevy Suburban, the GMC Yukon XL and several larger pickup trucks.

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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GMC inches up one spot to number 25 due to average or above reliability for the Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL. The Taurus, the oldest model in Ford’s fleet, has “Much-Better-Than-Average” reliability. While the Chrysler 300 improves to “Average,” the Pacifica minivan falls to “Below-Average.”

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